Customs Department of Thailand Tightens Regulations on Inbound Food and Drug Related Shipments
The Customs Department of Thailand has imposed stringent measures on food and drug related shipments imported into Thailand.
All food and drug related shipments imported into Thailand, including, but not limited to, medicine, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, food, drinks, supplementary products, vitamins, and cosmetics, must be accompanied by the appropriate license regardless of value and weight.
Non-compliant shipments may risk being destroyed or returned to the sender within 5 business days unless permits and supporting documents are provided to fulfill Food and Drug Association’s (FDA) requirements.
R B Express therefore recommends that shippers take note of the following Customs requirements:
Product Types |
Customs Requirements |
Personal / Commercial Use |
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Medicine & Pharmaceuticals
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Consignee is required to have an Import license or doctor’s prescription with specific patient information prior to shipment arrival |
Supplements & Vitamins |
Consignee is required to have an Import license or consignee certified letter with statement “Not for sale and the purpose of import” prior to shipment arrival
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Medical Equipment |
Consignee is required to have an Import license or consignee certified letter with statement “Not for sale” and doctor’s prescription with specific patient information prior to shipment arrival
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Food |
Consignee is required to have an Import license or consignee certified letter with statement “Not for sale and the purpose of import” prior to shipment arrival
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Cosmetics |
Consignee is required to have an Import license or consignee certified letter with statement “Not for sale and the purpose of import” prior to shipment arrival
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Drugs |
Only imported by FDA |
Dangerous Goods |
Only imported by FDA |
Active Objects (Psychotropic Substances) |
Only imported by FDA |
To avoid potential risks and to ensure your shipments can be delivered in a timely manner, the following documents are required:
- Statement of import purpose (original copy)
- Import license/purchase order (issued by Food and Drugs Association of Thailand)
- Authorization document allowing R B Express to process the shipment through the Food and Drugs Association of Thailand on behalf of the importer
- Power of attorney statement
- Company Registration from Ministry of Commerce
- Copy of Identity Document of all authorized personnel according to the Company Registration from Ministry of Commerce
- Copy of Identity Document of two witnesses